2007-10-26 19:08:47 · 12 answers · asked by Pamela F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is not illegal for the reason noted in other answers -- namely that an engagement has no legal status.
However, it is not the brightest thing to do. Starting a new relationship before your divorce is final can, under certain circumstances, become an issue in the divorce effecting property division, child custody, and visitation. While clients do not always listen, most competent divorce attorneys will tell their clients that they should not date or see anyone until after the divorce is final.
2007-10-26 19:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all!
In fact, I know someone who got re-married before her first divorce was finalized. This is made possible in California by "bifurcating" the divorce process into two parts. The first part severs the legal marriage bond, and the second part deals with the legal complications that drag on and on (custody, asset distribution, etc.)
P.S. Lest anyone judge, she was not being a hussy at all; this all occurred over quite some time, but the 1st marriage divorce papers just took forever to finalize
2007-10-26 19:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by SWM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just make sure the divorce is final before you get married.
2007-10-26 19:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but illegal to marry prior to divorce.
2007-10-26 19:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by Joan J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not illegal b/c engagement is not recognized by the government.
2007-10-26 19:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by Penguinous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be dating anyone if you are still married so like the first poster said, not illegal but it's definitely tacky to say the least.
2007-10-26 20:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, an engagement is not a legally binding arrangement in any way. It does not have any affect on your pending divorce.
2007-10-26 19:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by suspendedagain300 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Just as long as you dont actually tie the knot until the divorce is final.
2007-10-26 19:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. "Engaged" is not a legal status.
But it WILL get you on the Jerry Springer show and probably free NASCAR tickets.
2007-10-26 19:12:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegal no but it is considered quite tacky.
2007-10-26 19:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by Leather and Lace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋